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Saturday, November 25, 2006

Dolce Far Niente

I must admit, I've been lazy these past few weeks....Illness both physical and mental {a little on the depressed side at the time} so I've been lacking in energy. Friday is my big day for the hospital tests...hope they can find what my aliment is. So tried of feeling this way.I haven’t completely tune myself off from the world but I'm living my life doing the usual chores of the day with the occasionally distraction to get creative. I think I’m starting to get overwhelmed with Christmas.With all the shopping, cleaning and baking and not to mention that I must keep a tight budget for Christmas gifts my creativity is very limited these days.Writing on the other hand doesn’t cost me anything only that if I’m sick and depressed I get a mind block. So it seems that it’s a no win situation on both planes of creativity for me. I’ll try to get busy with the things I do have to get creative and maybe even try to sell some on eBay. Have a good weekend to all of you; will be back next week. I’ll leave you now with this poem:

Dolce Far NienteOh, how sweet doing nothing!Oh, how sweet this magnificent obsessionyour kisses are only wasted on mefor I have other dreams.My love lies in the streamsOf never-ending dreamsFor I alone seeWhat I wish my life could beOh, my belovedNever mind you seeI'm not the person that I seemFor I have other dreams.Oh, how sweet doing nothingOh, how sweet this life could beIf only I could liveWithin these splendid dreams~Annabelle~

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~Annabelle~How true! We can't be 100% all the time. When I feel like this, I try to accept it and go with the flow, just giving 100% of what I am capable of giving at the time.Christmas is best started now, in small increments, so that you can enjoy your day and remember it well. Just one small errand a day and you will find it gets done!My thoughts are with you and I hope your health tests determine the cause of your energy loss. Be gentle with yourself! I love your poem, yes, sometimes it is GREAT to do NOTHING>xoxoxo

I will have you in my thoughts sweet Annabelle when you go for your tests. Don't let Christmas overwhelm you..keep it sweet and simple..your health is the most important issue right now.If you feel like doing nothing thats okay too...it will pass...and you will soon return to your creative self..xoxo (((hugs)))

Don't get overwhelmed..you are putting too much pressure on yourself.Take care of self first all else can wait.Find your balance a place of peace and contentment.It's ok to be lazy perhaps your body need it right now.I think it's time for a ~*BIG HUG*~ ..HUGS NG

Dear Annabelle, I will keep you in my prayers, I had no idea you were having problems. I think this time of year can be so overwhelming, I try to keep things as simple as I can so I don't get too stressed out. You are one of the most creative women I have had the plesure to meet through blogging, and I am sure any block you may have will pass soon. Love and Blessings...

Hope your tests went well Annabelle, I saw a lady made of shells in a charity shop yesterday and it reminded me of your angel. Although quite frankly it wasn't anywhere near as nice as your angel, so she stayed int the shop.

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